“Practice yoga and meditation in lap of Himalaya”
3 Day Relaxing Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh
Yoganandham - A School for Yoga Learning, Bairagarh, Mohan Chatti, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
Enlightening Yoga Retreat India
This retreat will explore the concept of yoga and its ways to relax at theoretical and practical levels. This is designed to assist students of yoga to understand and experience the deeper layers of their personality. Yoga retreat courses are perfect for people new to yoga and want to understand to relax themselves mentally and physically. You will experience the Yogic life as daily Yoga, Shatkarma and Meditation Sessions happens in Yoga Ashram so you will be able to experience the life of a Yogi.
Meet the instructors
Yogacharya Manish & Vaibhav
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Cleansing process material
- Meditation and pranayama classes
- Introduction of yoga philosophy and participation certification
- 3 organic and vegetarian meals a day
- 2 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Hindi
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 90 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 90 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
07:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Gym
- Health Club
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga studio
- Conference room
- Free parking
- Library
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
During the course, you will be staying at Yoganandham (A School for Yoga Learning). The school has a yoga studio, a dining area, a reception, and a wonderful garden surrounded by mountains. Yoganandham Yoga School offers single and double rooms based on the student’s requirements.
Every room has an attached bathroom with a western toilet and hot shower and a cozy seating area provides picturesque views. The rooms for the yogis are well-maintained and clean. They offer bed sheets, pillows, bath towels, toilet paper, a blanket, and toiletries. High-speed Wi-Fi is activated in all property which will keep you connected.
Yoganandham Rishikesh is located in the lap of nature, offering a connection to the nature with Luxurious accommodation. The location is close to nature which gives you an opportunity to explore the nature with a lot of natural trails and an amazing river stream which is just 5 minutes walking from the location, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the tranquil essence of their spiritual journey.
Program
The course mainly includes daily yoga asana classes to increase your blood circulation and flexibility so as to release tension and relax the guest physically. The guest will be guided through a fundamental level of yoga pranayama practice to increase the oxygen level in the body which will help them to relax mentally. The retreat also includes outings to nearby locations so the guest can feel free and enjoy the time completely.
Apart from the yoga asana, pranayama - the understanding and regulating of your breath, and meditation, you will also learn the basic concept of yoga and the lifestyle. It will teach you to integrate your body, mind, and soul for complete living.
Yoga retreat syllabus
- Shatkarma (body cleansing)
- Yoga asana practice (yoga postures)
- Yoga Darshana (yoga philosophy)
- Yogic and Ayurvedic food
- Pranayama (breathing techniques)
- Mudra (yoga gesture)
- Bandha (energy locks)
Shatkarmas
The shatkarmas consist of six groups of purification practices. The aim of Hatha yoga of the shatkarmas is to create harmony between the two major pranic flows, ida and pingala, thereby, attaining physical and mental purification and balance.
Yoga asanas practice
Yoga poses also purify and help to heal the body, as well as control, calm, and focus the mind. Yoga asanas will be practiced daily two times a day. Hatha yoga and Ashtanga yoga are practiced during the yoga classes.
Yoga philosophy
Yoga philosophy is one of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism. Ancient, medieval, and most modern literature often refers to the yoga school of Hinduism simply as yoga. Yoga retreat includes basic yoga philosophy sessions which provide knowledge about the origin of yoga.
Pranayama and meditation
Pranayama and meditation session is very helpful for practitioners to get inner peace in life. Everyone is so busy and they feel there is no time to stop and meditate. But, meditation actually gives you more time by making your mind calmer and more focused.
Ayurveda and diet
Ayurveda has stood for the wholesome physical, mental, and spiritual growth of humanity around the world. Today, it is a unique, indispensable branch of medicine, a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humor.
Schedule
- 07:00 Wake up
- 07:30 Morning tea time
- 08:00 Cleansing process (Shatkarma)
- 08:15 - 09:30 Traditional Hatha yoga class
- 09:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:00 Self-study
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga Philosophy
- 12:00 - 13:00 Free time
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunchtime
- 14:00 - 16:15 Free time for exploring the beautiful nature
- 16:15 - 17:30 Hatha yoga
- 17:30 - 19:00 Reading time or free time
- 19:00 - 20:00 Meditation and pranayama
- 20:00 - 21:00 Dinner time
- 22:00 Gate close
Instructors
Yogacharya Manish Arora
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Yogacharya Manish Arora is a founder of Yoganandham (A School of Yoga Learning). He is well known and loved for the classes he teaches such as yoga philosophy, Hatha yoga, and teaching methodology sessions for yoga teacher training students. His aim is to teach ancient and authentic teaching methods of yoga practice in the traditional yoga styles which bring the essence of mastery. Yogi Manish teaches with all his experience and knowledge to all the yoga learners with humility and sincerity, but also with positive thoughts and meticulousness.
Vaibhav Arora
Vaibhav Arora is a Meditation and Pranayama Teacher at Yoganandham Rishikesh. He is immersed in yogic practices from an early age, Vaibhav has been on the path of Yoga and spirituality since childhood. Being born and raised in a traditional family in Northern India, gave him the surroundings that naturally led him to a yogic lifestyle.
Retreat location
Yoganandham is peacefully located at Bairagarh, Rishikesh, India which is within five minutes' walking distance from River.
Distances
- River - 5 minutes walk
- Bungee Jumping - 10 minutes walk
- Lakshman Jhula - 25 minutes drive
Unique features
Activities
- Gym
- Health Club
- Hiking
- Massage
- Mountain walking
General
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Conference room
- Free parking
- Library
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The food provided is hygienic and well-prepared yogic food. The pure vegan meals are served according to the principles of Ayurveda and you are expected to be fully devoted and obey all the guidelines and disciplines of the yogic path during your training so that you may get the best benefits.
Yoganandham provide healthy and light breakfasts which is the best way to start your day. It includes a fresh juice or milkshake with bread and butter served with some different spreads or toppings. For lunch, they serve a complete full meal which would provide energy for the whole day. Typically this will include one healthy salad, fresh seasonal vegetables, lentils, rice, and chappati. For dinner, they provide light food which includes soup, different salads each day, healthy vegetables, lentils, and chapattis.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
You can enjoy different activities in your free time such as mountain hiking, walking, or trekking etc. You may visit Ganga aarti, the waterfall, or practice yoga on Ganges beach. Yoganandham also offers Ayurveda massage and treatments to the participants at an additional cost. After joining this course, you will be eligible for a discounted treatment at some of the Ayurveda centers and Ayurvedic clinics.
What's included
- A private room with an attached bathroom
- Wi-Fi connection
- 3 yogic meals a day
- Tea and coffee
- 1 outdoor tour on off day
- Cleansing process materials
- Books for reading
- Yoga retreat participation certificate
- 2 nights accommodation
- All the activities mentioned in the itinerary
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Additional meals and activities
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
206 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 90 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your international flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Then, book a domestic flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED). There are daily domestic flights into Dehradun from Delhi airport. AnandDham Ashram is 16 kilometers away from Dehradun airport, by road. You can take a prepaid cab from outside the airport or contact Yoganandham for an airport pickup facility at extra cost.
Arrival by bus
Rishikesh bus station is located five kilometers from Yoganandham. The bus for Rishikesh leaves from Haridwar every hour. You can inform Yoganandham prior to arrival and we will arrange a pickup service from the Rishikesh bus station to Yoganandham.
Arrival by train
Please book your railway tickets to arrive at Haridwar Junction railway station. Haridwar is directly connected by rail to all main cities in India. When you reach Haridwar, buy a prepaid taxi from the stand at the entrance to the station. This will save you the trouble of negotiating a price with the driver.
The bus station is situated across the street, where there is regular service to the Rishikesh bus stand which is 20 kilometers away from Yoganandham Ashram. You are advised to book rail tickets as soon as possible. Trains are usually fully booked near the time of travel.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 90 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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